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Old 09-16-2020, 05:38 AM
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I don’t recall which hard pipe brands I bought from ECS. Long hours at work have slowed down this project but I will check the packing lists when I pressure test the system. When I checked the hard pipes they looked well made.
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Would you recommend bleeding off some coolant and disconnecting the fitting and clean, lube and reconnecting it? I remember wondering if I should have heard a more distinct snap when I put it back together the first time.
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Would you recommend bleeding off some coolant and disconnecting the fitting and clean, lube and reconnecting it? I remember wondering if I should have heard a more distinct snap when I put it back together the first time.
yes I would recommend this...then I would tug on it again and lookfor leaks..particularly under pressure.
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Old 09-17-2020, 08:33 AM
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M54 head gasket project

Ask EOD about this concept. I think he had a hose pop off after the system built up pressure.
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I pumped up the system to 10 psi and then wiggled the connection between the hose and the hard pipe. Definitely a problem area. I may take off the intake to get a better look.
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Took the intake off and the connection between the new OEM BMW coolant pipe and the old Conti heater hose is definitely sloppy. New heater hose on order. Getting a fast turnaround from online parts suppliers these days is an issue. So it sits for a bit.
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